Blanefield Land Mine, 14th March 1941
On 13th and 14th March 1941, Clydebank was hit by two heavy air raids by the Luftwaffe. The attack resulted in 569 deaths and the destruction of the town. On […]
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Victoria Memorial Convalescent Home, Chartershall, 1906
In 1904, plans were drawn up by architect William Simpson for a Convalescent Home in Chartershall. It was to be part of Stirling Royal Infirmary and would accommodate sixteen patients […]
Coldoch, Blair Drummond
Coldoch was a mansion house in Blair Drummond. It is thought that the house was built after 1513 when King James IV granted the lands of Easter Coldoch to his […]
McAree Brothers, 55 – 59 King Street, a Stirling Institution
McAree Brothers have had a shop at numbers 55 to 59 King Street since 1893 and are a well-loved Stirling landmark. William, David and John McAree set up their first […]
Governor’s House, William Simpson’s Asylum, Plean, 1907
In 1809, William Simpson died whilst on a voyage to Malta. The only son of Francis Simpson, he had previously served with the British Navy. His service with the Navy […]
The Bridge Clock at the Customs Roundabout – Gifted to Stirling, 1910
We begin Scotland’s Year of Architecture, Innovation and Design, 2016, with a Document of the Month from the Stirling Burgh Dean of Guild collection. In January 1910, Stirling’s Provost, David […]
Drymen School Log Book and Diptheria
Stirling Council Archives holds various education records, including a log book for Drymen Public School, 1874-1911 (SC5/6/99). The Head Teacher of Drymen Public School was responsible for keeping this log […]
Vote for your favourite 40th anniversary post
Over the last few months Stirling Council Archives has been celebrating their 40th anniversary by showcasing ’40 Items on our 40th Year’ in regular posts. At our upcoming Explore Your […]
The Battle of Sheriffmuir in the Kirk Session Records, 1715 – 1717
This November is the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Sheriffmuir, part of the 1715 Jacobite rebellion. While the Jacobite rising of 1745 is well known and celebrated, the early […]
The earliest surviving presbytery minute book in Scotland: Stirling Presbytery minute book, 1581 – 1589
This beautifully preserved record is the earliest surviving presbytery minute book in the whole of Scotland. It dates from the very first days of presbyteries in Scotland after the decision […]